Delavayanum Ligustrum (Ligustrum delavayanum)

Family: Oleaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ligustrum delavayanum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from August to December. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and streamsides, 1000 - 2600 metres in W. China. Thickets or woods on slopes at elevations of 500 - 3700 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)